Demographic and Socioeconomic Influences on Male Anthropometric Status: A Public Health Perspective from Vietnam

Background/Objectives: Males exhibit higher health-related risk behaviours compared to females. This study aimed to determine the anthropometric status of adult males and associations of the anthropometric indicators with demographic and socioeconomic factors, with the goal of guiding healthy anthropometric status and nutrition interventions. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 453 Vietnamese males aged ≥18 years. Weight, height and waist circumference measurements were collected and BMI, A Body Shape Index (ABSI), Body Roundness Index (BRI) and Waist to Height Ratio (WtHR) were calculated. Demographic and socioeconomic data included age, ethnicity, marital status, education level, employment status, monthly household income, monthly personal income, monthly household food expenditure, and the total number of household possessions. Results: Education level showed a significant association with BMI (negative association), while age (positive association) and monthly household income (negative association) were significantly associated with WtHR. Employment was significantly associated with ABSI. Education level was significantly associated with BRI. Conclusions: The findings highlight the complex relationship between anthropometric measurements reflecting nutritional status and demographic and socioeconomic factors, underscoring the importance of considering these variables in public health strategies aimed at reducing poor health and improving nutritional status in males in Vietnam.